P1racenews AI automatic summary:
IndyCar completed its sole visit across the border this weekend, with a race taking place on the streets of Toronto, Canada. Pato O’Ward was the man of the weekend, choosing the right pit strategy, muscling past other drivers on the tight streets, and finally gaining the lead via a quick pit stop late in the […]
IndyCar wrapped up its only visit to Canada with a street race in Toronto last weekend. Pato O’Ward emerged as the standout performer, making strategic pit decisions and overtaking rivals to claim victory. O’Ward significantly narrowed the points gap to 99, benefitting from Alex Palou’s underwhelming performance. Rinus VeeKay secured his best finish in over three years with a second-place result, while Kyffin Simpson impressed with his first-ever IndyCar podium. Scott McLaughlin faced more misfortune with a wheel nut failure, resulting in an early exit from the race. In contrast, Santino Ferrucci missed out on the race due to car damage incurred during warmups. IndyCar’s hectic July schedule continues with a visit to Laguna Seca next weekend.
